Hire a dedicated BigCommerce developerin Eastern Europe

Making it easy to hire a dedicated BigCommerce developers in Eastern Europe

Finding and retaining a dedicated BigCommerce programmer can be quite a challenge for some companies. Not for us though. We have a strict hiring process to properly screen our BigCommerce developers in Eastern Europe. In addition to our theoretical tests, talents must show practical, and hands-on BigCommerce development experience.

The BigCommerce platform is a hosted ecommerce platform. Previously to BigCommerce, the code was based on Interspire Cart which is written in PHP with MySQL DB.

High demand for BigCommerce developers

The facts are clear. The demand for highly skilled talents in BigCommerce development is higher than the supply. It creates a tremendous shortage in the market. Our mission is simple: Hunt, hire, retain the best BigCommerce programmers in Eastern Europe. This allows our clients to always remain ahead of the curve.

In the heart of Eastern Europe

Team Extension is located in Bucharest, Romania. As a start-up hub, Bucharest has many advantages, including high speed Fiber Optic internet connections (Romania was ranked fifth best in the world for internet connection speed by bloomberg.com), low operating costs and overheads; plus, a wealth of home grown technical talent. Given the rise to a required entrepreneurial culture of self-sufficiency and flexibility, which has spawned a strengthening business sector, a wealth of technical skills and resources who speak English.

Our Employees Matter

We at Team Extension North America, Inc believe the success of our business heavily relies on the happiness of our employees regardless of what we are building, inventing, or selling. We place our full confidence in our technical talent and their growth within our organization; simply because we can’t move forward, and grow without our teams.

FAQ

Are there any upfront recruiting or contractual costs when hiring BigCommerce developers with TE?

Yes. We require an initial deposit that will be applied as a credit to your first invoice once you hire your BigCommerce developers. If you decide not to move forward, your deposit will be completely refunded.

Can I swap a resource for another?

Yes. While we rigorously screen our resources to ensure they meet your requirements, we understand that not every developer will be a perfect fit for every company.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We primarily work with ACH, bank wires and typically work with EUR, CHF, USD and GBP. For smaller amounts, we do accept all major credit cards.

Who owns the legal rights of the work created by my BigCommerce developers?

You, the client. Our team works directly for you and upon full payment all IP, rights, products & code produced by TE are your property.

Where are your BigCommerce developers located at?

All our BigCommerce developers work from one of our facilities in Eastern Europe. This is to guarantee the IP, security, know-how of our clients' proprietary code and assets. We have facilities in most of Eastern Europe, in particular in Romania, Ukraine, and in the Balkans. Feel free to schedule a visit!

Why don't you allow BigCommerce developers to work from home or remotely?

TE is known to be strict on security. Remote work, and freelancing is great as a concept, but our clients, Fortune 500 companies and governments in particular, are very keen to make sure the IP of what their BigCommerce developers work on, is safely stored.

How much should I budget to hire a BigCommerce developer with Team Extension?

We do not compete on price, we compete on quality. The market is in high demand for BigCommerce developers, and there is not enough BigCommerce developers to go around. Simple economics you might say. This means that pricing around the world is high, regardless of location. We employ your BigCommerce developer directly (on your behalf). We pay all the employements taxes, and employment contribution to the state. Hassle-free for you. No complicated paperwork and administrative hassle to go through.

Who is going to manage my BigCommerce developer?

You. This is a major advantage for you and our BigCommerce developers. You work directly together. That's why we typically let our clients manage their BigCommerce developers directly. You know your BigCommerce application better than anyone. Upon request, we also provide project management -on your behalf- of your BigCommerce developers.

Can my BigCommerce programmers work from our company offices?

Yes. On-site deployment of BigCommerce developer staff is available upon request. All TE developers will have final say in relocation because happy developers are a top priority. All cost of living adjustments & relocation fees are passed along to the client. This arrangement works best for 3-6 month periods. Client's seeking long-term on-site relocation are advised to let TE know in advance so we may hire specific BigCommerce candidates looking for relocation.

Do you do QA? What about CS?

Yes. Think of us as an extension of your team. For QA, we perform free QA smoke test on your BigCommerce application. We highly recommend you allocate for a dedicated QA in your budget. For CS, we also have resources available to do the CS of your BigCommerce application.

What tools does Team Extension typically use?

At our company, we are using specific tools. VPN, etc. Could my BigCommerce developer use them too?

Yes, we can/will use VPN, and yes you can use whatever tools your company is currently using and pass it over to us. If training is required, please take this into account when we are doing the onboarding of your BigCommerce developers. Lastly, if licenses are required, please make sure to procure licenses of the software in question for the developer.